Quilt Blocks with Embroidery
These quilt blocks have special hand embroidered embellishment. The stitching adds a pretty touch to traditional blocks.
These quilt blocks have special hand embroidered embellishment. The stitching adds a pretty touch to traditional blocks.

The Nine Patch Sampler quilt is a great project for a beginner. It starts with basic skills and then expands on those in a natural order.

Cornerstones are small contrasting squares that go in the sashing at the corners of the blocks. They can add more definition to the blocks as well as colour and interest.

So you’ve followed a pattern, taken a workshop or pieced random fabrics together and now you have a beautiful quilt top. Now what? Many patterns just say “quilt as desired” and that’s not helpful if you don’t know what you desire.

In traditional quilts, sashing is the strips of fabric that go between the blocks. They add separation and help to define the blocks.

Borders help frame a quilt and tie everything together. They also help prevent stretching and keep your quilt square.